Considering that Christmas is coming up, I figure I should probably review a speculative fiction Christmas movie. Something that I realized the other day that a lot of Christmas stories have nothing to do with Christmas. I mean, if you think about It's a Wonderful Life, it really is about a guy who realizes that everyone has a destiny. The story just happens to take place on … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: A Nightmare Before Christmas
SEIDIO LUMA Case makes the iPhone Glow!
SEIDIO has put out a lot of terrific products in the past, and I had a chance to try out the LUMA cases. I have to admit that the LUMA could just be another case, but as my title says, it makes the iPhone glow. Just to let you know, that "makes the iPhone glow" isn't an official tagline of the product, but it probably should be. What happens is that you have to go into … [Read more...] about SEIDIO LUMA Case makes the iPhone Glow!
Lets’ Talk Television, and Why It Is Dead
So, does anyone remember when after 8, you made plans to watch TV. Sure, you could have taped it, but even with VCRs, people still watched TV. Now, who needs that? Why should I watch a show when "they" want me to? Not only is there TiVo, but ways to stream shows after they air. What is so funny is that I can't think of any show that I just can't wait to watch. That … [Read more...] about Lets’ Talk Television, and Why It Is Dead
Why I Could Miss “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Okay, I think that we all know that Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is coming this week. I suppose this is the landmark movie release of the year, and it will make a whole lot of money. To me, I don't know if I wanted it. I've probably said this before a year ago, and if I missed it, I'm not certain if I would be too upset. Granted, it won't look as good on the … [Read more...] about Why I Could Miss “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Apple Watch can work with a GoPro, will Apple buy GoPro?
There is a new Apple Watch compatibility application that allows the watch to control GoPros. That's right, imagine controlling one of those cool cameras that everyone has to have. This application will allow GoPro users to record videos, preview shots, and adding "HiLight" bookmarks. This has allows a lot of videos to show up on YouTube done with Apple Watches. You … [Read more...] about Apple Watch can work with a GoPro, will Apple buy GoPro?
The “Orange and Teal” Effect on Most Movies
I was visiting a friend the other day, and we were having a conversation about current movies and TV, and he discussed how upset he was at the "Orange and Teal" effect on the show Gotham. I don't watch Gotham, because I usually don't watch Batman shows that don't have Batman in them. My friend warned me about having my eyes open to "Orange and Teal", and I can see why. … [Read more...] about The “Orange and Teal” Effect on Most Movies
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Her
This film is just very interesting, and it is one that honestly doesn't deserve the "speculative fiction" label. The story is about a man who is very lonely and develops a relationship with an operating system on his computer and smartphone. I believe that I actually talked about this film earlier this week. Okay, this story, told by Spyke Jonze, a director who has done … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Her
Our Review of Kung Fu Panda Showdown of Legendary Legends
I was quite pleased to try out Little Orbit and Dreamworks Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends. Yes, that redundancy of that tile is deliberate. I will be honest in saying that I'm not really into brawler games. When I showed Showdown of Legendary Legends to my son, he compared it to Super Smash Brothers. I suppose that is the biggest thing to compare it to, … [Read more...] about Our Review of Kung Fu Panda Showdown of Legendary Legends
The Smartphone on its way out? A.I. could take its place
Okay, I decided to write about this because it is not an issue that is affecting us now, but it will. I mean, my Source shows that there will be eight billion connected devices such as smartphones, tablets, smart glasses, and other wearables. So, why have a headline that says "are smartphones dead?" I mean, that's like saying that televisions are on their way out, … [Read more...] about The Smartphone on its way out? A.I. could take its place
MokaCam is a GoPro Killer and Everything that Implies
GoPro is big. Big, period. Big, exclamation point. This is not a GoPro, but the MokaCam is a "GoPro Killer". Oh yeah, they said it. Yeah, this is MokaCam, and it is a 45 x 45 mm with 4K video potential. Yeah, let's see the GoPro Hero do that! Oh, yeah, it does. There is a battery with magnets so you can stick to metallic surfaces. I don't think that the GoPro Hero … [Read more...] about MokaCam is a GoPro Killer and Everything that Implies
Samsung and Skybound Entertainment Presents VR movie Gone
Last January, when I attended CES, Samsung was bragging that it was going to bring Milk VR to their Smart TVs, and I had heard that the people who make the The Walking Dead series would be preparing it. It looks like some of this is happening, as there will be Gone. Gone is an interactive story which is about a daughter who disappears in the daylight. There is a lot of … [Read more...] about Samsung and Skybound Entertainment Presents VR movie Gone
Our Review of Lander’s Neve Charging Cable and Powell Cases
I have reported about Lander products before, very recently, in fact. I got a chance to review the Neve Charging Cable and the Powell Case. I'll start with the Powell Case. It is pretty good with a Slim Fit, with raised bezel, textured edges, and some stylish ridges. As you can see, the case on the iPhone looks like the bottom of a raft. Too bad that it doesn't float. … [Read more...] about Our Review of Lander’s Neve Charging Cable and Powell Cases
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Maze Runner
Okay, this particular film has a particular place in my heart, because I have written a book known as The Labyrinth House that has a...somewhat similar plotline. I've already talked about the similarities on another post, and I just don't think that I want to kill that dead horse all over again. This is based on a book by James Dashner, and I suppose that this successful … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Maze Runner
ROCCAT NYTH MMO Gaming Mouse
I have reviewed ROCCAT's products before, such as the Kone Pure and the Kone [+], and both were gaming mice. The Nyth is a an MMO mouse, and it looks like it is made for the professionals. I first saw it at PAX Prime, and I didn't know why it was called Nyth, and I didn't get an answer. Anyway, the issue with this mouse is it is really interchangeable. There is this … [Read more...] about ROCCAT NYTH MMO Gaming Mouse
The Legacy of Star Wars Cards
I believe that I've done a good job explaining why I am not looking forward to the next Star Wars movie. The issue is that the original trilogy is part of my childhood, and as it turns out, I am not alone. When I was young, I loved having the Star Wars toys, the figures, and the cards. I was in kindergarten when the original 1977 movie came out, and all the other kids … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Star Wars Cards